The Forecast: Heavy rainfall is expected to begin this weekend, and a flood watch or flash flood watch is likely to be issued in the next day throughout the state of Georgia.
Heavy Rainfall of 2 to 5 inches in north and central Georgia and 3 to 4 inches in South Georgia will lead to an increased risk of flooding over the area.
When: Rain is expected in the area from Saturday morning through Monday night, with the heaviest rains currently expected between early Sunday morning through noon on Monday.
Where: The primary threat will exist generally south of I-20.
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Impacts:
- Isolated Flash Flooding will be possible.
- Minor flooding of smaller, fast responding creeks/streams with quickly accumulating rainfall.
- Minor flooding within larger channels already high from previous rainfall.
- Widespread ponding on roadways and low-lying/poor drainage areas.